J.14_IBM13C0004_Specs_20140507.pdf

International Boundary and Water Commission United States Section

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

Rio Grande Canalization

American Dam Soil Remediation

El Paso County, Texas

May 28, 2013

Contract IBM13C0004

Minor changes/corrections were made to the Technical Specifications.

Compared to the April 13, 2013 specifications, the May 15, 2013 version contains changes to these sections and items:

00.01.20 Table 2 - List of Submittals

00.31.19 Part 1 - General

00.31.24 1.1

00.31.26 1.3

01.20.00 1.3 J. (1)

01.31.00 1.1 A.

01.31.00 1.3 C.

01.32.00 1.1 A.

01.39.00 1.10

01.46.00 Table 3 - Quality Control Testing

01.57.00 1.14 B.

02.61.13 3.2 B. (2)

These items are still shown as changes, but are no longer highlighted.

Compared to the May 15, 2013 specifications, the May 28, 2013 version contains changes to these sections and items:

00.01.20 Table 2 - List of Submittals

00.31.26 1.1 D. & E.

00.31.26 1.3

01.19.00 1.2 B. & 1.3 C.

01.27.00 1.3 B. & C.

01.27.00 1.6

01.39.00 3.5

01.42.00 1.3 & 1.4

01.57.00 1.3 A.

01.57.00 1.15

01.59.00 1.2 H.

01.59.00 1.2 I.

01.59.00 1.3

02.61.13 1.3 J.

02.61.13 3.3 B.

02.61.13 3.1 F.

02.61.13 4.1 C.

02.61.13 4.2 B. & C.

31.23.23 4.2 B. & C.

Additions and deletions are shown and are highlighted for quick reference to the change.

Upon issuance of the Contract, the current version of the Technical Specifications will be reissued with the Contract number instead of the Solicitation number. Additionally, highlights of deletions and additions may be removed as will deleted items and the underlining of inserted items. No modification or amendment will be required to make these changes.

USIBWC Rio Grande Canalization Project

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 00

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING

REQUIREMENTS

Procurement and

Contracting

Requirements

Division 00

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May 28, 2013 Project Title

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SPECIFICATION 00.01.01

PROJECT TITLE

00.01.01 Project Title 00.01.01-Project Title

The title of this project is as follows:

Rio Grande Canalization

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May 28, 2013 Table of Contents Governing

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SPECIFICATION 00.01.10

TABLE OF CONTENTS GOVERNING

00.01.10 Table of Contents Governing 00.01.10-Table of Contents Governing

DIVISIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Division 00-Procurement and Contracting Requirements 00.01.01-Project Title 00.01.10-Table of Contents Governing 00.01.15-List of Contract Drawings

00.01.20-List of Submittals 00.31.19-Existing Condition Information 00.31.21-Survey Information

00.31.24-Environmental Assessment Information 00.31.26-Existing Hazardous Material Information 00.31.43-Permit Application

00.31.50-Other Project Information

Division 01-General Requirements 01.01.00-Identification of Technical Specifications 01.19.00-Scope of Work 01.20.00-Payment Procedures

01.27.00-Measurement and Payment

01.31.00-Project Management and Coordination 01.32.00-Construction Progress Documentation 01.33.00-Submittals

01.39.00-Safety 01.42.00-References

01.46.00-Quality Control/Quality Assurance 01.51.00-Temporary Utilities 01.56.00-Barricades and Signs 01.57.00-Temporary Erosion, Sedimentation, and Environmental Controls

01.57.10-Resource Conservation 01.59.00-Temporary Controls for Work Areas/ Project Specific Locations

01.69.00-Control of Materials 01.70.00-Mobilization/Demobilization 01.71.00-Field Engineering 01.77.00-Contract Close Out

Division 02-Existing Conditions 02.02.00-Existing Conditions and Facilities 02.61.13-Excavation and Handling of Contaminated Material

Table of Contents Governing May 28, 2013

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Division 03-Concrete 03.31.00-Cast-in-Place Structural Concrete

Division 31-Earthwork 31.05.19-Geotextile 31.23.23-Backfill

Division 32-Exterior Improvements 32.31.13-Chain Fences and Gates

32.94.19-Landscaping Surfacing

Technical Specification Tables

Table 1 - Index of Drawings Table 2 - List of Submittals Table 3 - Quality Control Testing

Table 4 - TCEQ Acceptable Residential Levels Table 5 - Acceptance Criteria for Questionable Water Supplies

Table 6 - Chemical Limits for Mix Water Table 7 - Coarse Aggregate Gradation Chart Table 8 - Concrete Classes

Table 9 - Overdesign to Meet Compressive Strength Requirements (1) Table 10 - Overdesign to Meet Compressive Strength Requirements (2)

Table 11 - Air Entrainment

Table 12 - Slump Requirements

Table 13– Filter Fabric Requirements Table 14 - TxDOT 247 Flexible Base, Type A, Grade 3, Gradation

May 28, 2013 List of Contract Drawings

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SPECIFICATION 00.01.15

LIST OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS

00.01.15 List of Contract Drawings 00.01.15-List of Contract Drawings

The Contract drawings applicable to this Contract are titled:

An index of drawings is identified on the title sheet and includes the following:

Table 1 - Index of Drawings

SHEET NO. SHEET TITLE

26425-1 Title Sheet

26425-2 Utility Layout - Compound

26425-3 Grading Plan - Compound

26425-4 Grading Plan - Island

26425-5 Soil Remediation - Compound

26425-6 Soil Remediation - Island

26425-7 Fence Details

26425-8 Gate Details

1.1 ADDITIONAL OR REVISED DRAWINGS

A. Except as provided in these specifications for drawings to be furnished by Contractor, drawings will be supplemented by additional or revised general and detail drawings as necessary or desirable as work progresses.

B. Additional or revised general and detail drawings will show dimensions and details necessary for construction purposes more completely than are shown on these drawings for features of work.

C. Perform work in accordance with additional general and detail drawings or revisions at applicable prices bid in schedule for such work.

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May 28, 2013 List of Submittals

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SPECIFICATION 00.01.20

LIST OF SUBMITTALS

00.01.20 List of Submittals 00.01.20-List of Submittals

PART 1 - GENERAL

For this Project, the requirements for submittals are identified in the Contract drawings and Technical

Specifications (Divisions 00, 01, 02, 03, 31, and 32). The Contractor shall refer to each Technical

Specification for a full description of applicable submittals and submittal requirements.

For this project, Table 2 provide a list of submittals. This list attempts to include all submittals, including submittals for optional work items, but may be missing items that are detailed in the

Technical Specifications. Contractors shall always refer to the Technical Specifications for submittal requirements.

Table 2 - List of Submittals

Contract Specification

Submittal

01.31.00 1.2.B.

01.32.00 1.4

Progress Schedule

01.32.00 1.5 Scheduler

01.33.00 1.6 Submittal Register

01.33.00 1.9 Record Drawings

01.39.00 1.4 Accident Prevention Plan

01.39.00 1.4 Activity Hazard Analysis

01.39.00 1.6 SSHO Qualifications

01.39.00 1.4.D. Material Safety Data Sheets

01.39.00 1.9 Trench Excavation Protection System and Plan

01.39.00 1.10 Contingency Evacuation Plan

01.46.00 1.5 Quality Control Plan

01.46.00 1.7 CQCSM Qualifications

01.46.00 1.11 Daily Quality Control Reports

01.56.00 3.1.B. Traffic, Barricade and Signing Plan

01.56.00 3.2 Flaggers

01.57.00 3.1 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

01.57.10 1.3 Resource Conservation Construction Plan

01.57.10 1.3 Biobased & Recycled Quantities and Dollar Values

01.57.20 1.3 Fugitive Dust Control Plan

01.57.20 1.3 Dust Control Records

01.59.00 1.2.A. Field Office, Stockpiles and Haul Routes

01.59.00 1.2.C. Environmental Compliance of all Project Specific Locations

01.59.00 1.3.G. Staging Areas

01.71.00 1.3 Field Engineer Qualifications

01.71.00 1.9.A. Survey Plan

01.71.00 1.9.B. Surveyor Resumes

01.71.00 1.9.C. Survey Book Samples

01.71.00 1.9.D. Survey Data/Field Books

01.71.00 1.9.E. Survey Field Notes

01.71.00 1.10.A. Worksite Survey Quality Control

02.02.00 1.9 Flood Protection Plan

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Contract Specification

Submittal

02.02.00 1.11.A. Preconstruction Survey

02.02.00 1.11.B. Preconstruction Video and Photographs

02.02.00 1.12.A. Vibratory Control Plan

02.02.00 1.12.B. Preconstruction Condition Survey

02.02.00 1.12.B. Vibration Reports

02.02.00 3.1.A. Survey Verifications

02.61.13 1.3 A Excavation Plan

02.61.13 1.3 B. Utility Location Plan

02.61.13 1.3 C. Disposal Plan

02.61.13 1.3 D. Testing Laboratory

02.61.13 1.3 E. Soils Analysis Laboratory

02.61.13 1.3 F. Survey Records

02.61.13 1.3 G. Test Results

02.61.13 1.3 H. Environmental Compliance

02.61.13 1.3 I Monthly Report

02.61.13 1.3 J. Disposal Records

32.31.16 1.3A Fence Shop Drawings

32.31.16 1.3 B Fence Materials Product Data

32.31.16 1.3 D Certifications of Compliance

32.31.16 1.3 E Manufacturer’s Instructions

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

The Contractor shall refer to Specification 01.33.00 for description and requirements of the

IBWC Form 146 and for information on Submittal Register.

1.2 SCHEDULE OF ASSEMBLIES AND MATERIALS

For this Project, the schedules of assemblies and material specifications are identified on the

Contract drawings and Technical Specifications (Divisions 00, 01, 02, 31 and 32).

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SPECIFICATION 00.31.19

EXISTING CONDITION INFORMATION

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PART 1 - GENERAL

The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) requires removal of soil at the American Dam Complex and Island. The American Dam

Complex and Island are located adjacent to the Rio Grande within the City of El Paso, Texas.

More specifically the dam is located at the Upper Rio Grande Field Office, which is located at

2616 West Paisano, El Paso, Texas 79922.

1.1 EXISTING STRUCTURES

A. There are approximately 14 building structures (some are connected) in the American

Dam Complex that must be protected in place.

B. There is a rockwall located along a portion of the perimeter of the American Dam

Complex that shall be protect in place.

C. There are existing security chain link fences around the American Dam Complex and

Island. The chain link fence shall be removed and replaced upon completion of earthwork activities with new all new fencing material as specified and shown in the

Contract drawings.

D. There are existing utility poles and Customs and Border Patrol tower in the Island that must be protected in place.

E. The location of structures are identified on the Contract Drawings and shall be protected in place. Location of all structures shall be field verified by the Contractor.

1.2 EXISTING UTILITIES

There are existing underground and overhead utilities located within the American Dam

Complex and Island. These utilities are identified on the Contract drawings with the best information available. The Contractor is responsible for identifying all utilities and protecting all utilities in place. Any damage caused by the Contractor’s operations shall be repaired at the

Contractor’s expense.

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May 28, 2013 Survey Information

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SPECIFICATION 00.31.21

SURVEY INFORMATION

00.31.21 Survey Information 00.31.21-Survey Information

PART 1 - GENERAL

Survey information contained in the drawings is from a survey conducted in 2010 by USIBWC.

Coordinates in the drawings are referenced to the Texas Coordinate System, Texas Central Zone

4203, NAD83. Unit of measure: U.S. Survey Foot. Elevations are in NAVD88.

1.1 EXISTING UTILITY SURVEY.

A. NOTE: IT IS THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY

LOCATIONS OF ALL EXISTING UTILITIES (SHOWN AND NOT SHOWN ON

THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS) PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.

B. Additionally, attention is called to Specification 02.02.00 for additional requirements and guidelines for existing utility survey.

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May 28, 2013 Environmental Assessment Information

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SPECIFICATION 00.31.24

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

00.31.24 Environmental Assessment Information 00.31.24-Environmental Assessment

Information

PART 1 - GENERAL

There is no Environmental Assessment available for this project.

1.1 ESTABLISHING AND ACQUISITION AUTHORITIES.

Various authorities include:

A. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

[42 USC §9601 et seq.]

B. Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 [16 USC 742f (a) (4)], [16 USC 742f(b)(1)]

C. An Act Authorizing the Transfer of Certain Real Property for Wildlife, or other purposes

[16 USC 667b]

D. National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997

1.2 PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE

ENVIRONMENT.

A. If the Contractor initiates changes to the Contract and USIBWC approves the changes, the Contractor is responsible for obtaining clearances and coordinating with the appropriate regulatory agencies.

B. More detailed requirements are detailed in Specifications 01.57.00 and 01.59.00.

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SPECIFICATION 00.31.26

EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION

00.31.26 Existing Hazardous Material Information 00.31.26-Existing Hazardous Material Information

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 REPORTS

A. The report written by VEGA Environmental Services, Inc. entitled "Soil Investigation for the Construction of a Guardhouse at the American Dam Facility Located at 2616 West

Paisano, El Paso, Texas," dated April 7, 2004, provides information for this project.

B. The report written by VEGA Environmental Services, Inc. entitled "Waste

Characterization Report and Dust Mitigation Plan for the Removal of Contaminated Soil for the Construction of a Guardhouse at the USIBWC American Dam Facility," dated

May 4, 2004, provides information for this project.

C. The "Final Environmental Assessment for Replacement of the Old American Canal

Located in El Paso, Texas" prepared by ENCON International, Inc., and dated December

6, 2001, contains some information for this project.

D. The report "Technical Memorandum: Environment Issues and Concerns: Conceptual

Design Study of Replacement Canal Lining American Canal, American Dam to

International Dam," dated October 15, 2001 by Montgomery Watson Harza contains some information that may be applicable to this project.

E. The "Conceptual Design Report: American Canal Lining Replacement Study," dated June

2002 and written by Montgomery Watson-Harza contains information that may be applicable to this project.

1.2 SOILS DATA

In May 2008, USIBWC performed soils testing in the vicinity of American Dam. The collected data is available upon request for Contractor review.

1.3 EXISTING MATERIAL ONSITE

A. The constituents of concern were identified as metals in soil (arsenic, cadmium, and lead). These metals were detected in soils at concentrations above Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) human health risk-based (HHRB) industrial screening levels.

The results of environmental sampling confirm that the potential for worker exposures to concentrations of heavy metals exist at the site and those soils may require management as contaminated materials as they exceed protective concentration levels (PCL’s) for lead

(500 mg/kg) and arsenic (24 mg/kg) for residential soil levels.

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B. Compliance with state, Federal, and Occupational Health and Safety Administration

(OSHA) requirements addressing workplace hazards associated with construction and contaminated media shall apply. Should a conflict exist in the requirements, the most stringent requirement shall apply.

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SPECIFICATION 00.31.43

PERMIT APPLICATION

00.31.43 Permit Application 00.31.43-Permit Application

PART 1 - GENERAL

Prior to the beginning of construction, the Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating and obtaining all permits required by Federal, state and local entities, including, but not limited to, a specific or general stormwater permit prepared in accordance with the requirements of

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination

System (TPDES) General Permit TXR150000.

1.1 RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the proposed location of the project staging areas for compliance confirmation of the COR previous to installation of SWPPP measures.

B. USIBWC is not subject to local jurisdictions' building codes, nor is it required to obtain building permits from local jurisdictions for construction on real estate owned or controlled by USIBWC. However, borrow pits and other offsite locations are subject to local regulations. The Contractor is responsible for researching and obtaining all necessary permits for offsite work.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and rights of entry for the construction and widening of the worksite.

D. The Contractor is required to research the need for any other required permits, based on the information available from the Contract drawings and technical specifications prior to the beginning of construction. For the Work under this Contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating and obtaining all permits required by Federal, state and local entities, unless otherwise specified within the Contract Provisions and these technical specifications.

E. The Contractor shall apply and pay for all required permits. The Government is not responsible for any existing or newly introduced permits required before, during and/or after construction.

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SPECIFICATION 00.31.50

OTHER PROJECT INFORMATION

00.31.50 Other Project Information 00.31.50-Other Project Information

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 ADDITIONAL ASARCO SITE REMEDIATION INFORMATION

A. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Settlement information with the EPA is available at:

http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/cases/cleanup/cercla/asarco/

B. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

Multiple items are available at: http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/sites/asarco

C. Court Case

EPA settlement decree was filed with the United Stated Bankruptcy Court for the

Southern District of Texas in In re ASARCO LLC, No. 05-21207 (Bankr. S.D. Tex.).

http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/cases/cleanup/cercla/asarco/ http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/sites/asarco

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

General Requirements Division 01

DIVISION 01-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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May 28, 2013 Identification of Technical Specifications

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SPECIFICATION 01.01.00

IDENTIFICATION OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

01.01.00 Identification of Technical Specifications 01.01.00-Identification of Technical

Specifications

This specification includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of the work as it is being performed by the Contractor and includes the following:

Part 1 - General

1.1 Governing Technical Specifications

1.2 Related Documents and Provisions

1.3 Provisions for Measurement and Payment

1.4 Specification / Bid Item Format and Conventions

1.5 Project Location

1.6 Investigation of Site Conditions

1.7 Security

1.8 Other Contractual Requirements

Part 2 - Materials and Equipment (Not Applicable to this Specification)

Part 3 - Construction Methods (Not Applicable to this Specification) Part 4 - Measurement And Payment (Not Applicable to this Specification)

1.1 GOVERNING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. All technical specifications applicable to this Contract are identified as follows:

Division 00 00.01.01-Project Title

00.01.10-Table of Contents Governing 00.01.15-List of Contract Drawings 00.01.20-List of Submittals 00.31.19-Existing Condition Information 00.31.21-Survey Information

00.31.24-Environmental Assessment Information 00.31.26-Existing Hazardous Material Information

00.31.43-Permit Application 00.31.50-Other Project Information

Division 01 01.01.00-Identification of Technical Specifications 01.19.00-Scope of Work

01.20.00-Payment Procedures 01.27.00-Measurement and Payment

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01.31.00-Project Management and Coordination 01.32.00-Construction Progress Documentation

01.33.00-Submittals 01.39.00-Safety 01.42.00-References 01.46.00-Quality Control/Quality Assurance 01.51.00-Temporary Utilities

01.56.00-Barricades and Signs 01.57.00-Temporary Erosion, Sedimentation, and Environmental Controls 01.57.10-Resource Conservation

01.59.00-Temporary Controls for Work Areas/ Project Specific Locations 01.69.00-Control of Materials 01.70.00-Mobilization/Demobilization

01.71.00-Field Engineering 01.77.00-Contract Close Out

Division 02 02.02.00-Existing Conditions and Facilities 02.61.13-Excavation and Handling of Contaminated Material

Division 03 03.31.00-Cast-in-Place Structural Concrete

Division 31 31.05.19-Geotextile

31.23.23-Backfill

Division 32 32.31.13-Chain Fences and Gates

32.94.19-Landscaping Surfacing

In any case where these technical specifications conflict with the Federal Acquisition

Regulations (FAR), FAR requirements will take precedence. In any case where FAR requirements are more strict or impose a higher standard than these technical specifications, FAR requirements will take precedence.

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS AND PROVISIONS

Other related documents describing the requirements for the Work to be performed include the construction drawings, the technical specifications and the associated provisions included in the

Contract.

1.3 PROVISIONS FOR MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

For Work performed by the Contractor under this Contract, including but not limited to the identified technical specifications (as shown in paragraph 1.1 herein) and the Contract drawings

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USIBWC Contract IBM13C0004 Page 01.01.00-3 along with all incidental work required to perform these operations, are those under which Lump

Sum Bid Price payment and Unit Cost Payment for excavation required beyond the two (2) foot depth is to be made to the Contractor. Progress payments for work shall be in accordance with

Specification 01.27.00 of this Contract.

1.4 SPECIFICATION / BID ITEM FORMAT AND CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Format.

The technical specifications are organized into Divisions and identified in Level 2 title format, using the Construction Specifications Institute’s (CSI) "MasterFormat-2004

Edition" numbering system. For this Contract, the Divisions are grouped in two categories:

(1) Standard Divisions, which are Divisions identified and defined by CSI

(2) Special Divisions, which are Divisions that have been developed using industry standards, for some unique items of Work under this Contract.

B. Bid Item Format.

(1) This Contract Base Bid will be based on the Project Lump Sum Price Bid. Cost components considered for the Project Lump Sum Bid Price are described in the governing Specification Sections and shall include all direct and incidental costs associated with excavations, backfill, and testing to a depth of two (2) feet, removal and replacement of fencing at the American Dam complex and Island and. The

Project Lump Sum Bid Price is identified in Section B of the Contract Provisions.

(2) The Additional Unit Cost Bid for the Complex will be based on cubic yards measured in place for a not to exceed amount of 4,150 cubic yards for any additional excavation required beyond the two (2) foot depth at the Complex under the Base

Bid. This unit cost shall include all costs associated with excavation, environmental testing, soils testing, backfill, compaction, meeting regulatory requirements, project management, etc associated with the additional excavations.

(3) The Additional Unit Cost Bid for the Island will be based on cubic yards measured in place for a not to exceed amount of 11,220 cubic yards for any additional excavation required beyond the two (2) foot depth at the Island under the Base Bid. This unit cost shall include all costs associated with excavation, environmental testing, soils testing, backfill, compaction, meeting regulatory requirements, project management, etc associated with the additional excavations.

1.5 PROJECT LOCATION

The work is at the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission

(USIBWC) American Dam Facility and Island located at 2616 West Paisano, El Paso, Texas in

El Paso County. The work is located completely within the United States.

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1.6 INVESTIGATION OF SITE CONDITIONS

A. The Contractor is urged to visit the job site and to become fully aware as to the existing conditions affecting the work to be done under the Contract documents as well as their subcontractors.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all of its suppliers, manufactures and subcontractors have reviewed all applicable Contract documents relative to their work.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment and services not provided by the Contractor’s suppliers, manufacturers, fabricators and/or subcontractors but required for complete and operable facilities as described in the Contract documents.

1.7 SECURITY

Security is a major concern adjacent to the international boundary. The Contractor is responsible for securing the work site from vandalism and theft.

1.8 OTHER CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Items mentioned in the Specifications and not shown on the Drawings, or shown on the

Drawings and not mentioned in the Specifications, shall be of like effect as if shown or mentioned in both.

B. The Contractor is required to report any ambiguities that exist within the terms of these

Contract documents to the Government.

PART 2 - MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

(Not Applicable to this Specification)

PART 3 - CONSTRUCTION METHODS

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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SPECIFICATION 01.19.00

SCOPE OF WORK

01.19.00 Scope of Work 01.19.00-Scope of Work

This specification includes descriptions and requirements for the following:

Part 1 - General

1.1 Related Documents

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract documents

1.3 Sequence of Work/Time for Completion of Work

1.4 Work Under Other Contracts

1.5 Materials and Equipment

1.6 Use of Right-of-Way

1.7 Occupancy of Right-of-Way

1.8 Work Restrictions

1.9 Department of Homeland Security

Part 2 - Materials and Equipment (Not Applicable to this Specification) Part 3 - Construction Methods (Not Applicable to this Specification)

Part 4 - Measurement and Payment (Not Applicable to this Specification)

The following may not include all related documents, Contract clauses and technical specifications and does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of performing work associated with this specification in accordance with all terms of the Contract herein. Other related documents describing the requirements for the Work to be performed include the construction drawings, the technical specifications and the associated provisions included in the

Contract. Also see Contract Section I, Specifications and Drawings for Construction.

A. Technical Specifications.

All

1.2 WORK COVERED BY THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Identification.

The Project to be constructed under this Contract is identified as follows:

(1) Name of Project

"Soil Remediation – American Dam Complex and Island"

(2) Location of Project

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B. General Description of Work.

(1) Approximately, between 4,150 cubic yards (cy) and 8,230 cy of soil (measured in-place) shall be removed from the American Dam Facility and adjacent road.

(2) Approximately between 11,220 cy and 22,450 cy of soil shall be removed from an area known as the American Dam Island.

(3) Contractor shall sample and analyze the exposed soil of project areas.

(4) Fencing shall be removed and replaced with new fencing material.

(5) The Contractor shall replace the excavated material with suitable backfill material and six (6) inches of flexible base material or landscaping rock, as shown on the drawings, and graded per the drawings.

(6) Cubic yards are based on depth of excavation required.

(7) A minimum 2 foot depth of excavation is required and additional depth of up to four

(4) feet may be required and will be dependent on results of soil sampling.

(8) Any additional excavation required beyond the initial two (2) foot depth shall be paid under the additional unit cost line items.

(9) All other work shall be paid for under the Base Bid Lump Sum price.

C. Utilities

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to identify all existing utilities within the project limits as well as coordinating any work associated with these utilities with the utility company.

D. Permits

Refer to Specification 00.31.43.

1.3 SEQUENCE OF WORK/TIME FOR COMPLETION OF WORK

A. The Work is to be performed as shown on the Contract Drawings.

B. After receipt of the Contract Notice to Proceed (NTP) the Contractor shall comply with all submittal requirements as covered under Division 01 General Requirements and obtain Government review of each submission. No construction may be started, with the exception of preparing the construction laydown and staging areas, until the

Government reviews the required submittals and determines it satisfactory for purposes of beginning construction. The Government will not grant any time extension for any resubmittal required when, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the initial submission failed to meet the minimum quality requirements as set forth in the Contract.

(1) If the Government allows the Contractor to proceed with limited construction based on pending minor revisions to the reviewed submittals, no payment will be made for

USIBWC Contract IBM13C0004 Page 01.19.00-3 any in-place construction related to the pending revisions until they are completed, resubmitted and are satisfactory to the Government.

(2) No payment will be made for any in-place construction until all submittals required for that portion of the work and/or required prior to the start of construction have been made, reviewed, and are satisfactory to the Government.

C. All required work at the Island shall be completed prior to commencing construction activities at the Complex. There may be some work in the Complex that may be done concurrently with the work at the Island; however, the Contractor may not have any portion of the fence at the Island and Complex down concurrently and staging areas for

USIBWC equipment and access for USIBWC personnel and equipment shall always be available. The Contractor shall develop a work plan and attain COR approval prior to commencing work at the Complex while work at the Island is ongoing. Contractor shall coordinate work sequencing with the COR and American Dam Facility Area Operations

Manager.

D. The Work under this Contract shall be completed within the timeframe specified in

Section H of the Contract Provisions.

1.4 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

There is ongoing work at the American Dam structure - American Dam Gates Replacement.

Contractor shall coordinate work activities and ingress/egress to both project sites with the

Contractor for the American Dam Gates Replacement Project.

1.5 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Materials Ordered in Advance.

The Government has not negotiated any purchase orders in advance for suppliers of materials and equipment to be incorporated into the Work.

B. Other Government Furnished Materials.

The Government will not provide any materials for the Work.

C. Materials and Equipment to be Furnished by the Contractor.

(1) The Contractor shall provide all materials and equipment required to execute the

Project.

(2) All materials provided by the Contractor for the Project shall be new or recycled, high grade, free from defects, meeting the specifications herein. The minimum quality of the Work shall be in accordance with the specifications herein. The Contractor's

Quality Control System Manager will ensure compliance confirmation and the

Contractor's testing company will ensure that materials, equipment and Work quality strictly adhere to the requirements of the Contract documents.

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(3) Materials, equipment and work quality not conforming to the requirements of these specifications shall be considered defective and will be subject to rejection. Defective

Work material, whether in place or not, or equipment shall be removed immediately from the site by the Contractor, at its expense, when so directed by the COR.

(4) If the Contractor fails to replace any defective or damaged work, materials or equipment after receiving notice, the COR may cause such work or materials to be replaced by other forces. The replacement expense shall be deducted from the amount to be paid to the Contractor. Defective equipment will not be allowed in the performance of any work.

D. Water for All Construction Activities.

The water required for all construction activities including, but not limited to, dust control (Specification 01.57.00) and compaction, shall be considered as incidental and shall be provided from a metered source that is compliance confirmed by the USIBWC.

The Contractor shall submit weekly reports to the COR showing meter reading by day and total water used for the week.

(1) Water use must be in accordance with the State of Texas water law.

1.6 USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY

A. The Contractor shall limit use of the right-of-way that is indicated on the Contract drawings, so as to allow for the USIBWC’s use and occupancy. Contractor operations shall be confined to the Project site and other areas permitted and identified by the construction drawings. Portions of the site beyond areas on which the work is to be performed are not to be disturbed.

B. Roads serving the right-of-way, identified as such or not, owned by the USIBWC or facilities owned by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall be clear and available to these agencies.

C. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to locate and/or verify the areas required for construction beyond the USIBWC’s right-of-way, identify the owners of the affected properties and acquire necessary easements, prior to commencement of construction, at no additional cost to the USIBWC.

1.7 OCCUPANCY OF RIGHT-OF-WAY

A. Government Occupancy.

The Government will occupy the site and the existing buildings at the America Dam

Facility and Island during the entire period of construction, with the exception of areas under construction. The Contractor shall cooperate with the Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government access. The

Contractor needs to maintain existing access to the facility, unless otherwise indicated in

USIBWC Contract IBM13C0004 Page 01.19.00-5 the construction drawings. The Contractor shall provide not less than seventy-two (72) hours notice to the Government of construction activities that will affect any Government activities. If necessary, the Contractor shall perform the work in a phased manner within the American Dam Complex to allow designated Government operations to occur without interference.

B. Government Occupancy of Completed Areas of Construction.

The Government reserves the right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed areas of the facility, before Substantial Completion, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placement of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1.8 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Onsite Work Hours.

The Contractor’s attention is directed to the Contract Provisions.

1.9 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

In any event the staff of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (also known as U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)) alerts and directs the Contractor to stop work in the field for any security reasons in the area, the Contractor shall consider this as top priority and fully cooperate with the directions of DHS at all times until the security alert is cleared by the DHS. In addition the Contractor shall contact and coordinate with the COR for any additional steps to be taken during and after the security alert from the DHS is cleared.

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SPECIFICATION 01.20.00

PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01.20.00 Payment Procedures 01.20.00-Payment Procedures

This specification identifies administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations while the Work is being performed by the Contractor and includes the following:

Part 1 - General

1.1 Related Documents

1.2 Progress Payments

1.3 USIBWC Pay Estimate Procedures

1.4 Final Payment

1.5 Certified Payrolls

Part 2 - Materials and Equipment (Not Applicable to this Specification)

Part 3 - Construction Methods (Not Applicable to this Specification) Part 4 - Measurement and Payment

The following may not include all related documents, Contract clauses and technical specifications and does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of performing work associated with this specification in accordance with all terms of the Contract herein. Other related documents describing the requirements for the Work to be performed include the construction drawings, the technical specifications and the associated provisions included in the

Contract. Also, see Contract Section I, Specifications and Drawings for Construction.

A. Technical Specifications.

All

B. References:

Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Davis-Bacon Act (DBA)

Fair Labor Standards Act Of 1938 (FLSA)

Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (CWHSSA)

Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act

1.2 PROGRESS PAYMENTS

Per FAR Clause 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (Sept 2002), the

Government shall make progress payments monthly as the work proceeds on estimates of work accomplished.

A. The Contractor shall submit an electronic copy of their pay estimate to their assigned

USIBWC-FSD accounting clerk. This accounting clerk will be identified at the

Preconstruction Conference. The Contractor's pay estimate is not officially received by

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(1) A hard copy of the pay estimate, with original signatures, shall be provided to the

COR. This is usually done at the next progress meeting.

(2) The electronic pay estimate sent to USIBWC-FSD shall be in pdf format.

B. The Government Inspector and the Contractor's Superintendent or CQCSM shall meet prior to the Contractor's submittal of their pay estimate and discuss billable quantities. It is expected that the Inspector and the Contractor will reach concurrence on the billable quantities. Once quantities are agreed upon, both individuals shall sign the Draft 119B containing the established quantities. Both parties shall keep copies of the signed document for their records.

1.3 USIBWC PAY ESTIMATE PROCEDURES

The Pay Estimate procedures shall be discussed in detail with the Contractor at the

Preconstruction Conference. The Contractor shall submit complete pay estimate packets including all required supporting documents in order to receive timely payments. A complete pay estimate includes all of the items detailed in this Specification. All IBWC forms will be provided to the Contractor at the Preconstruction Conference.

A. Cover Letter

The cover letter shall include the Contract number, Contract name, pay estimate number, pay estimate period and total earnings to date. The cover letter shall also include the full amount requested along with any pertinent information related to this pay estimate. The cover letter shall include a list of retention held by the Contractor from each subcontractor and supplier. The list shall include pay estimate number, retention for this period, releases for this period and total retention.

B. IBWC Form 119-Payment Estimate-Contract Performance

IBWC Form 119 is the Contractor's invoice to the Government. All other forms provided are backup data. The Contractor shall verify that the header data is correct and then sign this form to certify that this is a valid payment against the Contract.

C. IBWC Form 119B-Pay Estimate Quantities

All items detailed on the Schedule of Values shall be listed on Form 119B. This form is what is used by the Government to pay the Contractor. This report needs to be accurate and up-to-date.

(1) Whenever possible, the Contractor shall bill in whole number increments.

(2) Place the words "stored materials" in the Schedule of Values item description for which stored materials have been billed. Additionally verify that when stored materials have been completely incorporated into the project, that the words "stored materials" are deleted.

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(3) Contractors often want to charge a unit of "1" with a unit price matching the invoice for stored materials. This is incorrect. A line item's unit price cannot change; this is a

Contractual value. The unit must be adjusted so that "unit" times "unit price" =

"invoiced amount." Many times this results in strange units with several decimal places.

D. IBWC Form 152-Pay Item Breakdown

All Contract line items shall be listed on Form 152. All columns shall be filled out to represent the current project status.

(1) Place the words "stored materials" in the Schedule of Values item description for which stored materials have been billed. Additionally, verify that when stored materials have been completely incorporated into the project, that the words "stored materials" are deleted.

(2) Ensure that the scheduled progress, actual progress and days ahead/behind on the bottom of Form 152 are completed.

E. IBWC Form 154-Subcontractors' Payment Breakdown

The Contractor must fill out this form in its entirety. The Contractor shall ensure that SF-

1413s have been provided to the COR for all subcontractors listed on this form.

F. IBWC Form 239-Schedule of Materials

This form is only required in a pay estimate if the Contractor is requesting or has requested payment for stored materials. It is a general policy of USIBWC to allow payment for stored materials which will be incorporated into the final work provided that the materials are properly stored at the jobsite, have been addressed by a submittal evidencing compliance with the Contract and are supported by invoices indicating the project (by name or Contract number), material description, quantity and cost of each type of material.

(1) All materials to be authorized for payment, both onsite and off, must be inventoried and be accounted for continuously until incorporated into the work.

(2) The Contractor must submit copies of invoices and other evidence of payment with the initial request for payment of stored materials.

(3) The Schedule of Values items being billed for stored materials on Forms 119B and

152 must have the words "stored materials" placed in the Schedule of Values item description.

G. IBWC Form 245-Summary of Dollars

The Contractor shall complete this form in its entirety. This form is used as a check against the other forms. The Contractor shall verify that the dollar amounts match Form

119 and Form 239.

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H. IBWC Form 148-Log of Photographic Documentation

All photos provided by the Contractor shall be accurately listed. The photographs, files and Form 148 are not considered to be a submittal.

I. IBWC Form 153-Monthly Exposure and First Aid Report

A separate Form 153 shall be submitted for every Contractor and subcontractor on the jobsite. This is required for all Contract periods when workers are onsite.

J. IBWC Form 161-Actual Weather and Working Conditions Report

Weather days documentation is to be performed each month as part of the pay estimate processing. The Contractor and the Government Inspector should agree on the number of adverse weather days each month. Upon acknowledgment of the Notice to Proceed and continuing throughout the Contract on a monthly basis, the Contractor shall record actual adverse weather days on a calendar day basis (including weekends and holidays).

(1) The Contractual basis for granting time extensions due to inclement weather is in

Contract Clause 52.249-10, entitled Default (Fixed-Price Construction).

Administration of the Default Clause is prescribed in Time Extensions for Unusually

Severe Weather --IBWC (May 2013). This special condition provides a listing of monthly anticipated adverse weather calendar days for the geographical location of the project. For each month, the number of adverse weather calendar days are to be noted on the documentation form until the number of anticipated calendar weather days is expended. After the anticipated calendar days are expended, then adverse weather working days are recorded as lost days due to weather. At the end of the monthly documentation, this total number of working days lost (due to adverse weather) is converted on the record form into calendar days for granting a time extension. The conversion factor is determined as a ratio of the number of days in a week (7) to the number of workdays in a week. For example, if a Contractor works a normal 5-day workweek, the conversion factor is 7/5; if a Contractor works a 6-day workweek, the conversion factor is 7/6.

(2) The "Ant. Delay" line of IBWC Form 161 shall be filled in with the Monthly

Anticipated Adverse Weather Calendar Days as listed in Contract Clause entitled

Time Extensions for Unusually Severe Weather in the Contract.

(3) In recording whether a day is lost due to adverse weather, it is important to realize that a whole day is lost if work is prevented for 50% or more of the day and the work is critical to timely completion of the project.

(4) If documentation justifies a time extension due to adverse weather, the COR will forward the documentation record to the COR. The Contractor cannot assume that just because IBWC Form 161 is completed that these days are automatically added to the Contract. A Contract modification must occur before the time is officially added to the Contract.

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K. IBWC Form 156A-RFI Log

A complete and up-to-date RFI Log shall be submitted with the Contractor's pay estimate. Specification 01.31.00 details the requirements of the RFI Log. This RFI Log is not considered to be a submittal.

L. IBWC Form 147-Submittal Register

A complete and up-to-date Submittal Register shall be submitted with the Contractor's pay estimate. Specification 01.33.00 details the requirements of the Submittal Register.

This Submittal Register is not considered to be a submittal.

M. Progress Schedule

An updated progress schedule shall be submitted with the Contractor's pay estimate.

Specification 01.32.00 details the requirements of the Progress Schedule. This schedule is not considered to be a submittal.

N. Other Documents

The Contractor shall ensure that all Daily Contractor Quality Control Reports (IBWC

Form 163), Preparatory Inspection Checklists (IBWC Form 162), Initial Inspection

Checklists (IBWC Form 166), Weekly Toolbox Safety Meetings (IBWC Form 164), Concrete Test Results Summaries (IBWC Form 158), Concrete Placement Cards (IBWC

Form 158B) and other safety, environmental and quality control test reports have been provided to the COR for the time period covered by the pay estimate. Failure of the

Contractor to submit required quality control, safety and environmental data to the

Government can result in non payment or retainage by the Government of up to ten percent (10%) of the pay estimate.

1.4 FINAL PAYMENT

The Government shall pay the final amount due to the Contractor under this Contract after the completion and acceptance by the Government of all work, after the Contractor submits a final pay estimate, and after the Contractor submits a release of all claims against the Government

(reference FAR 52-232-5(h)).

1.5 CERTIFIED PAYROLLS

While certified payrolls are not specifically part of the Contractor's pay estimate package, the

Contractor's pay estimate can be denied or held up due to failure to submit certified payroll.

A. The Contractor shall submit weekly, for each week in which any Contract work is performed, a copy of all payrolls. The payrolls submitted shall set out accurately and completely all of the information required to be maintained under 29 CFR 5.5(a)(3)(i), except that full social security numbers and home addresses shall not be included on weekly transmittals. Instead, the payrolls shall only need to include an individually identifying number for each employee (e.g., the last four digits of the employee’s social security number).

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B. During weeks in which no Contract work is performed by the Contractor or any subcontractors, a Nonperformance Payroll Report (IBWC Form 151B) shall be submitted.

C. The required weekly payroll information may be submitted in any form desired. The prime Contractor is responsible for the submission of copies of payrolls by all subcontractors. Optional Form WH-347 is a Wage and Hour form available to

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